Girl, I know what your talking about, Those constipation pains will kick butt, LOL I didn't ever go to the hospital but I know how those pains hurt, what I do is I drink prune juice, atlease once a week. and for me it keeps everything just fine. I try not to take meds for my bms. But did when I first came home. Now the juice does the job. Take care hope this helps~*~Hugs~*~